Don’t be so quick to shoo that bee away. Virtually all seeds need to be pollinated; happily, there are insects and wildlife ready to help.
The USDA reports that there are more than 3,500 species of bees alone increasing crop yields, and it estimates that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats, beetles, and other insects.
Here’s how to make them work for you.
Honey bees, the most commonly known pollinator, are almost entirely responsible for pollinating certain crops such as blueberries, apples, and cherries. (Daniel Prudek/Shutterstock)
The Welcome Mat
Pollinators love blooming plants, so plant a lot, and plant them in clumps rather than single plants to present a more attractive treat….